Marawi vice mayor nabbed for NBI agent’s slay
MANILA, Philippines — The vice mayor of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur was arrested on Monday in connection with the killing of an operative of the National Bureau of Investigation.
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Northport checks skid vs Magnolia
MANILA, Philippines — With stifling defense and a sleek running game, NorthPort ended nearly three years of futility against Magnolia.
Teacher, son die in road mishap
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A public school teacher and her son died after their motorcycle was hit by a van in Mlang, Cotabato on Monday.
Shear line raises Luzon dams’ elevations
MANILA, Philippines — Three major dams in Luzon continued to release water yesterday after heavy rains spawned by the shear line raised the reservoirs’ elevations closer to normal high water level.
2 NPA leaders among Samar clash fatalities
TACLOBAN, Philippines — Two of six suspected New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas killed in an encounter in Las Navas, Northern Samar on Monday were ranking leaders of the communist group, according to the military.
Agusan Sur peace center launched
PATIN-AY, Agusan del Sur , Philippines — Sixty-four former rebels took an oath of allegiance to the country during the launch of the Kalinow Peace Center in this province on Friday last week.
Roque won’t return to Philippines unless ordered by SC
MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque has no plan to return to the Philippines unless ordered by the Supreme Court, maintaining his right to travel as there is no hold-departure order (HDO) against him.
Nazarene feast: Fewer devotees expected at masses
MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Quiapo Church said yesterday they are expecting fewer devotees attending masses for the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9 next year.